Human Resources Manager

The HR Manager owns the full employee lifecycle at the firm, from recruiting and onboarding through performance, compensation, benefits and separation. This is a hands-on role for someone who is equally comfortable advising partners on a sensitive employee matter and running the day-to-day mechanics of benefits enrollment or payroll changes. The right person brings deep working knowledge of New Jersey employment law, sound judgment, and the discretion expected in a professional services environment where confidentiality is part of the culture.

As the firm's primary HR resource, you will build and refine policies and processes that fit a small, growing firm, keeping things practical rather than bureaucratic while making sure the firm stays compliant.

Key Responsibilities:

• Employment Law and Compliance
• Benefits Administration
• Performance Management
• Compensation - Maintain salary ranges and job architecture, using market data to keep the firm competitive for legal and administrative talent.
• Recruiting, Hiring and Onboarding
• Employee Relations, Terminations and Separations
• HR Operations and Culture

Qualifications:

Required

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 2 years as an HR Manager or lead HR generalist.
• Strong, current knowledge of New Jersey employment law and its practical application.
• Hands-on experience administering employee benefits programs and leading open enrollment.
• Demonstrated experience managing performance review cycles and coaching managers through performance issues.
• Experience supporting compensation planning and conducting compensation conversations.
• Direct experience with hiring, terminations, separations and drafting or administering separation agreements.
• Exceptional discretion and judgment with confidential and sensitive information.
• Clear, confident communication skills, with the ability to advise senior leaders and partners.
• Proficiency with HRIS and payroll platforms and Microsoft Office.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or a related field.
• SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR certification.
• Experience in a law firm or other professional services environment.
• Experience as the sole or primary HR professional in a small organization.